PremiumPremiumWorldDispatch from Ukraine: Frantic repair work follows Russian strikes on power plantIn full health, the Mykolaiv plant heats 160,000 homes.08 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldRussia insists Ukraine conflict is a fight for its survivalZelenskyy dismisses Russia's demands as old ultimatums.07 Jun 02:05 AM
WorldHow Musk and Trump’s feud echoes Russia's political theatreDmitry Rogozin invited Elon Musk to join Russia's side in the Ukraine conflict.07 Jun 01:18 AM
WorldPutin vows retaliation against Ukraine as US peace talks stallUkraine and Russia agreed on a prisoner exchange set for this weekend.04 Jun 07:36 PM
WorldRussia rejects ceasefire, calls Ukraine talks complex and nuancedMore than three years into the conflict, tens of thousands have died.04 Jun 05:45 AM
World'Unique special operation': Ukraine claims third strike on Crimean bridgeThe SBU conducted an underwater operation with over 1000kg of explosives.03 Jun 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Like a brother to me': Friend of Kiwi killed in Ukraine pays tribute to mateKearns died at the start of April.03 Jun 07:22 AM
WorldRussia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ has left Putin’s attack plans in tattersMoscow’s strategy of raining bombs is likely to be hampered by Kyiv’s drone strikes.03 Jun 04:42 AM
World'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreementThe meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.03 Jun 12:07 AM
WorldUkraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWIIOfficials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.02 Jun 03:14 AM
WorldUkrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from RussiaOlena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.01 Jun 07:29 PM
WorldUkraine drones destroy Russian bombersUkraine's Operation Spider's Web targets airfields deep behind enemy lines. Video / Video ElephantWatch01 Jun 07:17 PM
WorldWatch: Swarms of drones from parked trucks destroy Putin’s bombersThe operation, called ‘Spiderweb’, caused $2 billion of damage, Ukraine claims.01 Jun 06:34 PM
PoliticsCollins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence planCritics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.01 Jun 05:29 AM
WorldBritain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factoriesThe UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.01 Jun 04:59 AM
WorldBridge collapse kills 7, injures dozens in RussiaAt least 69 were injured, including three children, after the bridge collapse.01 Jun 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's deathPhil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.30 May 08:58 AM
WorldUN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely aliveOfficials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.29 May 11:57 PM
New ZealandNew Zealander killed in Ukraine died trying to save fellow soldiersShan-Le Kearns is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in the conflict.29 May 08:46 PM
WorldUK to invest $2.3b in AI, hacking team for cyber warfareDefence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.29 May 04:12 AM
WorldRussia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talksKremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.28 May 06:42 PM
WorldUkraine launches massive drone attack on Russia, 296 shot downOf those, officials say 42 drones were shot down over the Moscow region.28 May 07:27 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian warLuxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit. 28 May 03:59 AM
World'Playing with fire': Trump hits out at Putin over Ukraine conflictTrump's comments followed a record Russian drone attack on Ukraine.27 May 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump’s vision: One world, three powers?New York Times: Does Trump envision the US, China and Russia dominating their spheres?27 May 12:29 AM
WorldThirteen killed as Russia launches record drone strikes on UkraineRussia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.26 May 03:10 AM
WorldTrump labels Putin 'crazy', warns of Russia’s downfall'He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,' says the US President.26 May 02:43 AM
World'Not be easy': Kyiv faces new Russian missile, drone barrageRussian strikes killed 12 in Ukraine, including three children in Zhytomyr.25 May 07:57 AM
World'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits KyivEight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.24 May 09:26 AM
New ZealandWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
WorldKim Jong Un denounces destroyer launch failure as ‘criminal act’'Absolute carelessness' crushed parts of the destroyer's bottom, causing the ship to list.22 May 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Vladimir Putin turned Brazil into a spy factoryNew York Times: Russia turned Brazil into an assembly line for deep-cover operatives.21 May 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump’s new position on the war in Ukraine: Not my problemNew York Times: Trump seems to have backed off joining a push for new sanctions.20 May 11:49 PM
CrimeLake Taupō mystery: Photos identify Russian stuntman missing 22 yearsBones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.19 May 10:54 PM
